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Solve the indicated variable for this literal equation -10 = xy + z for x

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X=y+z+10 you have to move the x by itself of the equal sign
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-10 = xy + z Subtract z from both sides
-10 - z = xy Divide both sides by y

(-10 - z)/(y) = x Switch the sides to make it easier to read
x =
(-10 - z)/(y)
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